Year: 2019
In America’s most congested cities such as Los Angeles and New York City, commuters lose roughly 100 hours per year to sitting in traffic. It would be ideal to be able to spend that time doing something other than looking at the road, which is why a self-driving vehicle is so appealing to some commuters. […]
The number of pedestrians killed by motor vehicles has reached an all-time high. According to a Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) report, an estimated 6,227 pedestrians were killed last year. That’s an increase of 250 from 2017 and the highest number in nearly 30 years. The study, which involved an analysis of data collected from […]
Unfortunately, dog attacks happen frequently in communities across California and the rest of the country. Nearly 90 million dogs live in homes in the U.S., and there are approximately 4.5 million dog bites reported each year, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. California has more dog bites than any other state, according to an […]
After a car accident, you may find yourself in shock, stressed, and confused. This is completely normal, especially after the adrenaline surge that comes with a sudden accident. The steps that you take in the immediate aftermath of an accident can have a significant impact on not only your health, but also on how much […]
After 24 years in practice, all of it spent defending public entity clients in civil litigation, and most of it spent as in-house counsel, it was time for a change. Though there was a certain comfort in listening to the low hum of the slow-turning wheels of bureaucracy, as time went on I found that […]
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident caused by someone else, you shouldn’t have to pay out of your own pocket for the losses you’ve suffered. Because medical bills and other expenses can quickly pile up – especially if you’ve been forced to miss significant time from work – you’ll naturally want to maximize […]
Car accidents are very stressful experiences. In the immediate aftermath, you may be unsure of what to do, who to talk to, what to say, where to go, and what information to collect. Try to remain as calm as possible and follow these steps to protect your health and your legal rights during your hospital […]
Since companies first introduced dockless electric scooters to city streets in summer 2018, some California residents have hailed them as an environmentally friendly, inexpensive, convenient, and fun way to get around. However, the increased use of scooters on streets, paths, and sidewalks has led to a noticeable uptick in emergency room visits. One San Francisco […]